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Private sector highlights business support measures
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/07/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has presented recommendations to the commerce minister aimed at pushing the economy forward amid global trade uncertainties.
All eyes on Trump's Aug 1 deadline
Business, Published on 26/07/2025
» As global markets continue to digest US President Donald Trump's latest trade announcements, attention now turns to the rapidly approaching Aug 1 deadline that could reshape Southeast Asia's economic landscape.
Eastspring pushes global, Asia equities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/07/2025
» Amid US tariff tensions, Eastspring Asset Management (Thailand) has recommended global and Asia ex-China equities as a way to navigate volatility.
All hands on deck
Business, Published on 21/07/2025
» Thailand is on the brink of facing trade woes, no matter whether the US imposes steep or gentler reciprocal tariffs on Thai imports.
Markets may soon call US' bluff
Oped, Published on 21/07/2025
» Three months after President Donald Trump announced plans to impose sweeping new tariffs on most countries, the US economy appears surprisingly resilient. The stock market has rebounded from its initial slump, inflation remains under control and fears of a recession have receded -- or at least they had before Mr Trump announced a new 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union, two of America's biggest trading partners.
Retail association touts recovery strategies
Business, Published on 18/07/2025
» The Thai Retailers Association has recommended two strategies to accelerate economic recovery amid the prolonged global economic slowdown and rising uncertainties.
BoI preps measures to withstand tariffs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/07/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) is launching measures to help Thai entrepreneurs withstand the impact of the US tariff policy and the trade war, ranging from abandoning the promotion of solar panel manufacturing to encouraging factories to adopt new technologies.
Mounting economic woes pummel industry's morale
Business, Published on 17/07/2025
» A storm of economic pain has hit local entrepreneurs, causing the Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) to fall to an eight-month low in June, with the situation likely to lead to a dim industry outlook over the next three months, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Thailand makes fresh proposals to reduce US tariff pain
Published on 16/07/2025
» Thai officials were preparing to present fresh proposals to their US counterparts in trade talks scheduled for Wednesday night Thailand time, the latest effort by the country to avoid a 36% tariff threatened by President Donald Trump.
Trump says Indonesia goods to face 19% tariff under new pact
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/07/2025
» US President Donald Trump said he reached a deal with Indonesia that will see goods from the country face a 19% tariff, while US exports will not be taxed.